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How to get fromCalifornia to Channel Islands National Parkby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Channel Islands National Park by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oxnardtrain train VC Line
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    4h 15m
    $76–104

  2. Drive 66.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Parkcar car 66.5 mi
    1h 13m
    $13–18

  3. Train, ferry via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oxnardtrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Oxnard, CA to East Anacapa Islandferry ferry Oxnard
    4h 22m
    $87–134

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ventura Harbor to Santa Cruz Islandferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $115–153

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Channel Islands National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between California, USA and Channel Islands National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from California to Channel Islands National Park. However, you can take the train to Oxnard, take the taxi to Oxnard, CA, take the ferry to East Anacapa Island, then walk to East Anacapa Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to East Anacapa Island via Oxnard, Oxnard, CA, and East Anacapa Island in around 4h 22m.

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